Avesta

American  

[uh-ves-tuh] / əˈvɛs tə /

noun

1. a collection of sacred Zoroastrian writings, including the Gathas.

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Avesta British  

/ əˈvɛstə /

noun

1. a collection of sacred writings of Zoroastrianism, including the Songs of Zoroaster

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Example Sentences

Peters says about 1,600 people have contacted the Avesta searching for affordable housing.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2017

Avesta says most of the 82 apartments would be reserved for low-income residents.

From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2017

The fragments of the Avesta which have been preserved do not give us very full information on the sacrifices.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max

This language then we may regard as the ancient speech of Eastern Iran, and this assumption is raised into evidence by the contents of the Avesta.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max

In the form in which we have them the books of the Avesta are the work of the priests of Eastern Iran.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. V. by Duncker, Max